Two recent editorials in JAMDA highlighted the increasing health care needs of residents in assisted living (AL)
communities. Katz et al addressed the need for more physician presence in AL,
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and Resnick and colleagues recognized that nurses play an important role in AL care.
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This letter provides data to suggest the benefit of providing onsite medical care
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References
- The role of physicians practicing in assisted living: Time for change.J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2018; 19: 102-103
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Published online: June 16, 2018
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